Neharika Vohra, Prof. Indian Institute of Science led the discussions
between 22 school heads, student body representatives and education
start-up senior executives. The session was facilitated with the
assistance of Lisa Kensler, Assoc. Prof. of Educational Leadership,
Auburn University, USA. The participation was enthusiastic as
everyone took an honest look at what prevents discussions between
schools about their methods and success outcomes.

Ms. Vohra ensured that the topics were systematically handled to
achieve a positive way forward. Methods of sharing within schools
and regional schools were discussed from a student and teacher
perspective.

OF NOTE IS THE FACT THAT COMPETITION IS A CRITICAL FACTOR THAT DROVE
SCHOOLS INTO SILOS AND PREVENTED FORMATION OF NETWORKS THAT COULD
HAVE LED TO THE GREATER GOOD OF THE STUDENT.

Further underlying "ego"
was an often unspoken aspect that resisted the collaborative
process. "I am a leader myself so how can you be
more right?" Since resources were limited for individual schools,
only collaboration would ensure that such lectures and meetings
could be amortized among schools. Draft proposal for next steps were
proposed.

Connectivate's role of taking the unprecedented initiative of
bringing together such a large number of school heads was
unanimously appreciated.

Connectivate looks forward to conducting more such discussions in
both offline and online forums with the sole objective of optimizing
the collective intelligence to share and grow as a powerful
community that can make a positive dent in the current educational
system.